• Fire & Story

    Visit the Bellingham Waterfront for a 3-night, family-friendly gathering of folk, light, and lore on January 22-24, 2026. Fire & Story is back and better than ever! With sculptural handcrafted wood-burning fires, light art installations, captivating performers,...

  • 38th Annual Fairhaven Neighbors Plant & Tree SAle

    Saturday, March 28th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, at Hillcrest parking lot, corner of Old Fairhaven Pkwy & 14th St. Welcome spring with an amazing assortment of plants - veggie starts, flowers, herbs, native and specialty plants, bamboo, trees, berries, ornamentals - from local and regional growers. The sale benefits non-profit Fairhaven Neighbors and a portion of profits are shared with other community non-profits, in past donating to Bellingham Food Bank, Friends...

  • Skagit Wood Expo and Marketplace

    An event for the whole family! See and interact with live woodworking, carving and sawmill demos of all kinds, and shop in a 50+ vendor marketplace with high-quality artisan goods and wood products. Don’t miss the 4th annual Skagit Wood Expo and Marketplace, April 18-19th 2026 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds! Visitors can watch raw wood transform into...

  • Fix it Fair

    Kulshan on Kentucky,1538 Kentucky St. Bellingham, is hosting The Bellingham Fix It Fair on Sunday, April 26th FREE * Clothes Mending * Small Appliance Repair * Knife Sharpening * Jewelry Repair * Leather Conditioning * Good VIbes * Small appliance repair by NW Free Repair includes just about anything you...

  • Community Impact Night

    Join us at Backcountry Essentials on April 30 from 6–8pm for an evening centered on connecting with local nonprofits and community organizations in the Bellingham area. Meet the people doing impactful work, learn about the causes they support, and discover meaningful ways to get involved!

  • Shoestring Circus in Bellingham

    Shoestring Circus returns with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement,...

  • Wander to Wander 1k

    The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center will once again be hosting the shortest fun run in the county, the Wander to Wander 1K. This short-and-sweet adventure...

  • Skagit Valley Renaissance Faire

    June 13-14, 2026 (Sat/Sun) The Skagit County Fairground welcomes The Skagit Valley Renaissance "Faire du Well". A celebration of the Renaissance of many cultures. Armored Knights in Combat, Musicians by the Score, the "Pursued by a Beer" Garden, Turkey Legs, Entertainment, Classes, Vendors, MayPole dances, and more.

  • Intercultural Dance Day

    Intercultural Dance Day is a free community celebration bringing people together through dance, music, food, art, and cultural exchange. Join us for live performances, food trucks, artist vendors, cultural booths, and opportunities...

  • Boulevard Park Concerts: Veronica North

    Stop by Boulevard Park for an evening of sensational sounds and sunsets on the fourth Friday of June, July and August. These free, family friendly concerts are sponsored by Coldwell Banker...

  • 25th Annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival

    Saturday July 18 | 11am-8pm Sunday July 19 | 11am-5pm Join us for the 25th Annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival at Alchemy Art Center on Saturday & Sunday, July 18-19! Stroll fragrant lavender fields in peak bloom, enjoy stunning photo opportunities, and celebrate the “peak of purpleness” with art, music, and community. Explore handcrafted lavender...